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The figure given below shows the U.S. market for imported wine. For simplicity, we consider export supply curves to be flat. Chilean wine is available for $480 per barrel and French wine is available for $420 per barrel. The figure given below shows the U.S. market for imported wine. For simplicity, we consider export supply curves to be flat. Chilean wine is available for $480 per barrel and French wine is available for $420 per barrel.   Suppose the United States has a tariff of $80 per barrel on imported wine. Then, the United States joins a trade bloc with Chile. Calculate the loss suffered by the U.S. arising from the shift of trade from low-cost exporters to higher-cost bloc-partner exporter. A) $50 million B) $250 million C) $600 million D) $800 million Suppose the United States has a tariff of $80 per barrel on imported wine. Then, the United States joins a trade bloc with Chile. Calculate the loss suffered by the U.S. arising from the shift of trade from low-cost exporters to higher-cost bloc-partner exporter.


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